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Following an orbital fracture, i had numbness. it is better but when i press on the side of the nose, i feel tight above my lip. should i worry?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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See a facial surgeon: you should see a facial surgeon to determined that no important nerve have been injured and no lose fragment and the fracture have healed

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 9/26/2014

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A member asked:

Following an orbital fracture, i had numbness. it is better but when i press on the side of the nose, i feel tight above my lip. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Rothstein agreed

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